Hundreds take part as Birchwood 10k goes green!
HUNDREDS of runners took part in the ever-popular Birchwood 10k race which returned for its 39th edition today, Sunday as it bids to become the greenest event of its kind in the North West.
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Firefighters tackle large grass fire at Lymm and outbuilding blaze at Padgate
FIRE crews were called out to tackle a large grass fire at Lymm and an outbuilding fire at Padgate on Saturday afternoon.
Fire crew tackle fire in wooded area at Westbrook
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a fire in a wooded area at Westbrook, Warrington.
Labour candidate backs Labour’s energy price cap freeze while Tory MP says free money for everyone isn’t sustainable
LABOUR’S plan to freeze the energy price cap would ensure people don’t pay a penny more on their fuel bill this winter, says Warrington South Candidate Sarah Hall – while Tory MP Andy Carter says Labour doesn’t have the best track record on energy solutions in the town!
Police secure closure order on Latchford property following ongoing anti-social behaviour
POLICE have secured a closure order on a property at Latchford, Warrington, following ongoing issues concerning anti-social behaviour.
St Rocco’s Forget-me-not garden launched at town hall
VIDEO: St Rocco’s Hospice has launched their Forget-me-not memorial garden on the lawns of Warrington Town Hall.
Police busy preparing for Creamfields music festival
POLICE have already started preparing for the Creamfields Music Festival at Daresbury which starts next Thursday, over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fire crew tackle garden fire at Penketh
FIREFIGHTERS were called out earlier today to tackle a garden fire at Penketh, Warrington.
Campaigners fear “David and Goliath” Local Plan planning battle
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has written to the Planning Inspectorate seeking clear guidance on the forthcoming “Examination in Public” of Warrington’s Local Plan after campaigners said they were facing a David and Goliath situation.
Students at Warrington & Vale Royal College celebrate strong set of vocational results
STUDENTS and staff at Warrington & Vale Royal College are celebrating a fantastic set of vocational results, with 88% of final-year students studying a BTEC Level 3 achieving a Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grade.